Ashburton
Ashburton is a large town located a short drive from Christchurch and is situated in the heart of the Canterbury Plains. Ashburton is the hub of the Mid Canterbury's, combining city facilities and vibrancy with smaller town friendliness. You’ll enjoy a nationally recongised art gallery and aviation museum and a relaxing laid-back country atomsphere.
Lake Hood, on the outskirts of Ashburton is a paradise for water enthusiasts, with a wide range of activities including swimming to yachting, boating and waterskiing as well as a range of accommodation in Ashburton. Enjoy coffee or dining at the lakefront restaurant and watch the world go by. more
Top class sporting facilities cater for all codes and include an international-standard hockey pitch, superb tennis courts and challenging golf courses.
The annual Wheels Week in May showcases many heritage attractions that can also be visited year round. Including the Ashburton Vintage Car Museum, the Plains Railway and Historical Village and the Ashburton Aviation Museum.
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ALFORD COTTAGE - RED COTTAGES - Staveley, South Island
ALFORD COTTAGE - RED COTTAGES - Staveley, South Island
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and escape to Red Cottage in Staveley. Enjoy romantic evenings with open fires, candle light and the warm wooden ambience of this restored historical cottage. Watch the sun set over the surrounding mountains while enjoying local produce and fine wine, after a day of exploring this wonderful area.
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- +64 3 303 0970
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- 4323 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, Staveley, RD1 Ashburton 7771, New Zealand
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Ashburton Aviation Museum - Canterbury
Ashburton Aviation Museum - Canterbury
Pictured is one of our star attractions, the Harrier 'jump jet'. Ashburton has a strong aviation history, being a training base in World War 2. We have a super-hanger and more than 20 aircraft on display. We're well worth a visit. Get up close and personal with Skyhawk, Tiger Moth, DC3, Flying Flea, Vampire, Meteor, Harvard, De Havilland.
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- +64 3 308 6408
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- +64274334802
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- 393 Seafield Road, Elgin 7777, Ashburton, New Zealand
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SKYDIVING KIWIS - South Island
SKYDIVING KIWIS - South Island
Mobile-friendly - Welcome to Skydiving Kiwis, the newest and by far coolest New Zealand tandem skydiving experience. Located only one and a half hours south of Christchurch, a perfect day trip to South Canterbury awaits you... Established in June 2011 by a small group of highly skilled and extremely passionate 'kiwi' skydivers, collectively boasting over 20 years industry experience between them!
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- +64 22 101 1404
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- 0800 359 549 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Ashburton Aerodrome, Seafield Road, Ashburton, New Zealand
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Recently awarded the prestigious "Award of Garden Excellence" by the Canterbury Horticultural Society, Trotts Gardens has outstanding horticultural value in plant cultivation, construction, and maintenance.
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Ballroom Blitz
Presented by: Base Entertainment Get ready to experience the ultimate dance extravaganza with Ballroom Blitz, the latest sensation from the visionary producers of Celtic Illusion. Choreographed by the remarkable ...
Where: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 211a Wills St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 7:30pm on Sunday 9th June 2024
To: 11:59pm on Sunday 9th June 2024
Ashburton Business Networking
- 9.30am meeting Do you live around the Ashburton, mid-Canterbury area? Would you like to start your working week with a motivating business meeting? This relaxed, positive business group caters for people who ...
Where: Millhouse Kitchen, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: Ashford Village, 427 West Street, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 9:30am on Monday 22nd January 2024
To: 10:30am on Monday 9th December 2024
Balls N Bingo, Ashburton
New year, new vibes, and a fabulous facelift for the Balls N Bingo show! For the past 4 years, Balls N Bingo has been the original leading Drag Queen Bingo in New Zealand, and guess what? The girls are turning up the ...
Where: Smoke Ashburton, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 231 Cameron Street, Ashburton, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 7:30pm on Thursday 27th June 2024
To: 9:30pm on Thursday 27th June 2024
Badjelly the Witch Glow Show
Badjelly the Witch, the much-loved, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic, is this year’s Glow Show! Nearly 100,000 Kiwi kids, parents and educators have seen a Glow Show; come and join the fun with the ...
Where: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 211a Wills St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 11:00am on Friday 11th October 2024
To: 11:55am on Friday 11th October 2024
Ashburton Business Networking
- 8am Wednesday Meetings Do you live in or around Ashburton? If so and your interested in a business networking group get in contact
Where: Millhouse Kitchen, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: Ashford Village, 427 West Street, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 8:00am on Wednesday 24th January 2024
To: 9:00am on Wednesday 11th December 2024